If you bought $100 worth of XRP in 2018, today you still have $100. 😁

Justin Sun has announced that "CZ is back"... 🚀

However, Changpeng Zhao’s account remains quiet. 🤷

The first tweet from Changpeng Zhao (CZ) after being released from prison. 🎉

Elon Musk did it again!

👀 It seems he really wants to lead the currently nonexistent Department Of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.).

Phishing Alert! 🚨

A staggering 12,083.6 $spWETH (valued at $32.33M) has been lost due to a phishing attack! 🔒

According to Arkham, the compromised wallet might be linked to DiscusFish (@bitfish1).

To protect yourself from similar scams, remember these key tips:

▪️Avoid Unknown Links: Don’t click on links from unverified sources.

▪️ Be Cautious with Signatures: Always double-check before signing any transactions.

Stay vigilant and safeguard your assets! 💪🔍

🚀 The FTT token of the collapsed FTX exchange has surprisingly surged in value, outpacing all others.

📈 This spike is fueled by false rumors about the imminent start of compensation payments to affected clients. 💰

👀 However, these claims are unfounded; the next crucial court hearing isn't until October 7, meaning no payments will occur by September 30. If the plan is approved, clients with claims under $50,000 might see payouts by late 2024, while larger claims could face delays until early to mid-2025.

Additionally, some creditors are challenging the compensation plan, insisting on asset-based payouts rather than cash. 🧐

After his release from prison, Changpeng Zhao plans to take some time to relax and reflect before outlining his next steps. 🍹👣

He aims to focus on Giggle Academy, invest in blockchain, AI, and biotech, and devote more time and resources to charitable causes and education. 💰👨‍🎓

Zhao is also working on a book, which is about two-thirds complete, and expresses satisfaction with Binance's performance in his absence. 📖📝

Every time after a green September, BTC tends to rise in the following three months 📈

We’ll find out soon... 👀

Despite Bitcoin’s price dropping to $64,000 last night, it’s unlikely to fall below $60,000; if that happens, September would close with a red candle. 🧐

🚨 Fake WalletConnect Steals $70,000 from Users!

A fraudulent app disguised as WalletConnect was downloaded over 10,000 times on Google Play. 🧐

Due to a phishing attack, more than 150 users lost money by authorizing transactions on a fake site. 🎣

Experts emphasize the importance of cybersecurity: enable two-factor authentication and carefully check ratings and reviews before downloading apps. Stay vigilant! 🔒💰

The number of transactions on the TON blockchain reached 15.49 million in a single day!

The reason? The Hamster Kombat airdrop. 🐹

By the way, the price of HMSTR has already dropped by 50% from the listing price, now sitting at $0.0057. 📉

🚀 Ripple's Stablecoin (RLUSD) Launch Might Be Near!

Ripple Labs is progressing toward launching its USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, with 1.7 million tokens minted recently. Although there's no set launch date, the rapid minting activity suggests we're close. 🧐

CEO Brad Garlinghouse hinted at a public release in the coming weeks, positioning RLUSD to compete with established stablecoins like USDT and USDC. 💰

Regulatory approval is a key hurdle, as Ripple seeks to avoid issues with US authorities.

🚨 In September, crypto users lost approximately $161 million to scams.

This figure is twice what was lost in August.

Breakdown:

▪️Exploits: ~$155.7 million
▪️Flash loans: ~$4.7 million
▪️Exit scams: ~$0.7 million

Only $2.1 million in assets were recovered. 🤷

LookOnchain notes that historically all five bull markets began in October.🐃

Are you looking forward to Uptober? 📈

Binance will add a risk warning for the following tokens:

1. Travala #AVA
2. Chiliz #CHZ
3. Enjin Coin #ENJ
4. IOTA #IOTA
5. Lisk #LSK
6. Metal DAO #MTL
7. Orion #ORN
8. Self Chain #SLF
9. Solar #SXP
10. Vanar Chain #VANRY

👀 Reason: "significant changes in the projects' tokenomics."

Similar notices will accompany all projects in the future that change their tokenomics or total token supply. 🧐

Vitalik Buterin Defends Polymarket against accusations related to betting on conflicts in the Middle East 🌅

🧑‍💻 Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stepped up to support Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market, despite ethical concerns over its betting on the Middle East conflict.

👀 He argues that such platforms can combat misinformation by offering insights from those with "skin in the game," helping users gauge event probabilities accurately.

Buterin acknowledges the discomfort around betting on serious matters but insists that the goal is not to profit from tragedy.🫸

He stresses the importance of free speech and information flow, though he firmly opposes betting on assassination predictions. 🥷

🌍🚀 Smart Money Accumulates Chainlink: Is a $20 Rally Coming? 📈

🔗 Chainlink (LINK) is experiencing a bullish trend, with smart money investors making it the third-most accumulated token this past week. Technical indicators show a breakout from a double-bottom pattern, hinting at a potential price surge.

🗝 Key activity includes a 25% increase in new addresses and a 59% rise in active addresses, suggesting heightened market engagement. With LINK currently priced at $12.05, analysts predict it could reach $20 by year-end, fueled by increased trading activity and strong investor interest. 📈

👀 Recent shifts in holder distribution indicate optimism, as smaller investors are accumulating while larger holders reduce their stakes. With Chainlink Labs forging key partnerships, the outlook remains positive. If the current momentum continues, a 70% return on investment is on the table. 💰✨

Despite September being a good month for Bitcoin, it did not break the pattern observed since March: one month up, one month down, alternating like this. 📊

Perhaps Uptober will change this trend.👀

📉BTC dipped below $62K following reports that Iran is prepping a ballistic missile strike on Israel. 🙀

Coinglass: Over the past 24 hours, long positions worth near $290,000,000 have been liquidated. 🔪

Last night, Bitcoin dropped to $60,000, but the price has slightly recovered to $61,700, overall losing 3.5% in value over the past 24 hours. 📉

Many altcoins have plummeted by 5-10%—against this backdrop, the Fear and Greed Index in the crypto market has fallen to 42 (fear). 😬

📊 Bitwise Files for Spot XRP ETF 📈

Bitwise, a crypto index fund manager, has officially submitted a registration for a spot XRP ETF, aiming to provide investors with direct exposure to the XRP token.

This filing, made to Delaware's Department of State, comes amid ongoing legal tensions between the SEC and Ripple regarding the classification of XRP as an unregistered security. 🧐

Matthew Hougan, Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer, confirmed the registration, and more details are expected soon. ⏳